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Flames Oust Panthers
Published on February 05, 2010 at 11:48PM
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP)—Alex Kotalik and Mark Giordano each scored and the Calgary Flames doubled up the Carolina Panthers, 2-1 Friday in NHL action at the BankAtlantic Center. Mikka Kiprusoff added 12 saves for the Flames, who improved to 29-21-8 with the win. Dennis Seidenberg scored the sole goal for Florida in the loss, which dropped them to 24-24-9 on the season. In other NHL action Friday, New Jersey edged Florida, 4-3, Washington pummeled Atlanta, 5-2, Carolina humbled Buffalo, 4-3 and Phoenix stonewalled Chicago, 2-1 in overtime.
Cornell Trips Up Yale
Published on February 05, 2010 at 11:43PM
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP)—Jon Jaques had 17 points and Jeff Foote added 15 points and 13 rebounds as the #25 Cornell Big Red improved to 19-3 on the season with a 90-71 win over the Yale Bulldogs Friday in Top 25 mens college basketball action. Alex Zampier had 11 points in the loss for Yale.
Nuggets Clip Lakers; Put Pressure on Them For First
Published on February 05, 2010 at 11:29PM
LOS ANGELES (AP)—Chauncey Billups posted a career-high 39 points along with eight assists and J.R. Smith added 27 more points as the Denver Nuggets outclassed the Los Angeles Lakers, 126-113 Friday at STAPLES Center in NBA action. While the Lakers have rolled through much of the regular season virtually unscathed, the Nuggets, despite their lack of recognition, have dominated Los Angeles in their first two matchups of the season. The Lakers held a slim 64-59 lead at halftime before the Nuggets scored 67 points in the second half to pull out the win which becomes all the more impressive when one considers the NBA’s leading scorer, Carmelo Anthony, missed the game for Denver. The prolific Nuggets made 57 percent of their shots including a scorching 68 percent (15 of 22) of their 3-point attempts on the evening. Kobe Bryant had 33 points and nine rebounds in the loss for Los Angeles, which dropped them to 38-13 while Denver pulled to within 3.5 games of the Lakers for first place in the Western Conference as they improved to 34-16. In other NBA action Friday, Indiana pummeled Detroit, 107-83, Washington stunned Orlando, 92-91, Boston got past New Jersey, 96-87, Milwaukee bested New York, 114-107, Atlanta gashed Chicago, 91-81, Philadelphia surged past New Orleans, 101-94, Houston hammered Memphis, 101-83, Minnesota upset Dallas, 117-108 and Phoenix tripped up Sacramento, 114-102.
Prep Sports Roundup: 2/5
Published on February 05, 2010 at 10:04PM
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Nevin Jensen had 26 points for the Emery Spartans in a 58-46 win over the Richfield Wildcats Friday in Region 12 boys basketball action. Robert Torgerson had 17 points in the loss for Richfield.
MT. PLEASANT, Utah (AP)—Dallen Bird posted 21 points for the North Sanpete Hawks as they got past the Juab Wasps, 59-55 in overtime in Region 12 boys basketball action Friday. Jake Bradford had 18 points in the loss for Juab.
DELTA, Utah (AP)—Colin Christensen amassed 21 points and Kyle Church added 18 more as the Delta Rabbits crushed the Manti Templars, 75-55 Friday in Region 12 boys basketball action at the Palladium. Kyle Moore and Walker Shaffer had 17 points apiece in the loss for Manti.
FILLMORE, Utah (AP)—Kyle West had 29 points for the Enterprise Wolves as they blew past the Millard Eagles, 61-46 in Region 13 boys basketball action Friday. Kegan Carter had 12 points in defeat for Millard.
KANAB, Utah (AP)—Rhees Jackson posted 37 points and the Kanab Cowboys drilled the Parowan Rams, 77-60 Friday in Region 13 boys basketball action.
GUNNISON, Utah (AP)—Cutler Frandsen and Jatz Jensen had 13 points apiece and the Gunnison Bulldogs dismantled the Grand Red Devils, 67-49 in Region 15 boys basketball action Friday.
SALINA, Utah (AP)—Race Parsons posted 19 points and the South Sevier Rams pummeled the North Sevier Wolves, 67-38 Friday in Region 15 boys basketball action. Colton Piep had eight points in the loss for North Sevier.
ESCALANTE, Utah (AP)—Ashley Nelson keyed a balanced scoring attack with 12 points and the Bryce Valley Lady Mustangs hammered the Escalante Lady Moquis, 55-18 in Region 20 girls basketball action Friday. Lindsey Phillips had 15 points in the loss for Escalante.
BICKNELL, Utah (AP)—Kalani Norris led all scorers with 24 points as the Panguitch Lady Bobcats gashed the Wayne Lady Badgers, 48-31 Friday in Region 20 girls basketball action. Cassey Manzanares had 12 points in defeat for Wayne.
MILFORD, Utah (AP)—Kandice Gleave had 20 points for the Piute Lady Thunderbirds as they embarrassed the Milford Lady Tigers, 71-28 in Region 20 girls basketball action Saturday.
Utah Lawmaker Proposes Retirement System Changes
Published on February 05, 2010 at 02:47PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A Utah state senator is proposing changes to the Utah retirement system that he says will help ensure its long-term stability. Bountiful Republican Senator Dan Liljenquist is proposing a set of bills that would essentially do away with the state’s defined-benefit pension system for new employees. Instead, those hired after July 1, 2011, could either put 8 percent of their salary into a 401(k) type of program or put part of it into a defined benefit pension plan with greatly reduced benefits. Public employees unions are pushing back, saying the economic crisis made the system shaky but it will recover over time and drastic proposals aren’t warranted. The system covers 182,000 current and former public employees.
Panel Softens Bill on Junk Food @ Schools
Published on February 05, 2010 at 02:40PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A Utah Senate committee voted to soften a bill Friday that would have banned some junk food from public school vending machines. Originally, Senate Bill 49 said vending machines couldn’t be stocked with beverages and snacks loaded with calories and sweeteners. Nevertheless, the committee voted to change the bill so that schools would only have to provide a report on what’s in their vending machines. Senator Patricia Jones, a Salt Lake City Democrat, is sponsoring the bill. She says the change is an acceptable compromise. The committee will likely meet again next week to consider the new version.
Utah House Votes To Ban Novelty Lighters
Published on February 05, 2010 at 02:34PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Lighters that look like toys would not be allowed to be sold in Utah under a measure the state House has approved. Republican Representative Ronda Menlove of Garland says her bill is meant to keep children from starting fires. The sales ban would not apply to lighters with corporate logos or other artwork. The Utah Fire Prevention Board would be responsible for maintaining a list of which lighters can’t be sold, although novelty lighters could still be in people’s possession and used in the state. House Bill 201 cleared the House Friday on a 41-28 vote. It now advances to the Senate.
Utah House Approves Abortion Law Changes
Published on February 05, 2010 at 02:30PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—More women could see ultrasound images of their fetuses before deciding to end their pregnancies under a bill approved by the Utah House. House Bill 200 was approved 53-15 Friday. Republican Representative Carl Wimmer of Herriman is sponsoring the bill in hopes that fewer women will get abortions if they see detailed images of their fetuses. Currently, women planning abortions must be told they have the right to view an ultrasound. Wimmer’s proposal would require the images to be displayed so the woman may see them if she wants to. If she does, the person performing the ultrasound would be required to provide a detailed description of what’s on the screen. The bill now advances to the Senate.
14 Suspects Arrested For Child Porn
Published on February 05, 2010 at 02:25PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Funding from a children’s foundation helped law enforcement agencies round up dozens of suspected child predators in Utah. According to the Utah Attorney General’s Office, tens of thousands of images and videos of child pornography were seized during a month-long Internet child pornography crackdown called “Operation Frostbite.” There were 14 people arrested and 25 others are still being investigated on suspicion of child sexual exploitation. In January, the month-long cover operation resulted in six home search warrants and 10 computer search warrants being served in Salt Lake, Tooele, Davis and Utah counties. Several of the individuals busted in the sting are accused of actively manufacturing child pornography as well.
Southern Utah Man Sentenced To Life in Murder Case
Published on February 05, 2010 at 02:17PM
(CEDAR CITY)—A man found guilty of two counts of aggravated murder in the 2007 shooting deaths of two men has been sentenced to two consecutive life sentences in prison without the possibility of parole. Fifth District Judge Michael Westfall also sentenced Martin Chris Nelson Friday to a term of one to 15 years on a felony count of theft. This sentence will run concurrent to the life sentences. The Salt Lake Tribune reported on its Web site that Nelson’s attorney, Stephen McCaughey, says he will appeal. The 45-year-old Nelson, a Beryl resident, was convicted by a jury in December. Police have said Derek Davis and Chad Grijalva, each 34, were shot eight times in the torso and head and were found buried in a shallow grave on Nelson’s property, 40 miles west of Cedar City.
Dixie State Instructor To Run For Congress
Published on February 05, 2010 at 02:11PM
(ST. GEORGE)—A Dixie State College instructor says he will seek the Republican nomination in the race for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District seat this fall. Neil Walter says he will challenge former state lawmaker Morgan Philpot for the nomination. The winner will likely face Democratic U.S. Representative Jim Matheson. Republicans have long tried to win the 2nd District seat away from Matheson, but his margin of victory has only increased in the past three elections. Walter won with 63 percent of the vote in 2008 and has a sizable campaign account heading into this year’s election. Federal Election Commission reports show Matheson has $1.2 million in cash on hand.
New legal drug gives marijuana-like "high"
Published on February 05, 2010 at 10:48AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – A new kind of drug on Utah streets that gives users the same “high” as that of marijuana is perfectly legal. Investigators say the drug goes by many names, including Black Mamba, Pep Spice, Bliss, Dragon and Bombay Blue and is sold in smoke shops and convenience stores. Sellers say the labels read “incense” and “not for human consumption” but the packaging can fool you. Spice is a legal herb and sells for anywhere between $13 and $26 a gram. Drug researcher and head of the Utah Addiction Center, Dr. Glen Hanson, says the herbs that make up spice are relatively mild but it’s what’s added to those herbs that makes it so potent. Parents who have children battling drug addiction are concerned the new drug is just another means of keeping their kids on drugs. The federal government may designate spice a “designer drug” and ban the product.
Legislative committee passes climate resolution
Published on February 05, 2010 at 08:57AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – A legislative committee passed a climate change resolution Thursday in its first test in the battle on global warming skepticism. The committee voted 10-1 on House Joint Resolution 12 to advance the measure to the full Utah House. Rep. Kerry Gibson of Ogden says the resolution calls on the EPA to “immediately halt its carbon dioxide reduction policies” until an independent investigation of “climate data conspiracy”. The lone negative vote on the measure was Democrat Rep. Phil Riesen, of Hollady, who commented that industrial pollution is obvious. The non-binding resolution contends that temperatures have been level and declining in some areas for the past 12 years. Those voting in favor of the measure say the purpose for the resolution to get Washington’s attention on passing “cap-and-trade” legislation that would hurt farmers and businesses.
Richfield video store closes in bankruptcy
Published on February 05, 2010 at 08:15AM
Updated on February 05, 2010 at 09:04PM
(RICHFIELD) – A movie-rental chain was forced to shut down 2400 of its stores, including one in Richfield, due to customers streaming videos online. Movie Gallery Inc., owner of the Hollywood Video movie chain, filed for Chapter 11 protection and have closed the bulk of their stores within the last three years. The closures affect the Movie Gallery store on Highway 118 south of Richfield. The company, based in Wilsonville, Ore., says the reason for the closures was due to more people streaming videos online from Netflix, Inc. and other services or picking up dollar-per-night rentals at Redbox kiosks. Officials said that Movie Gallery, Inc. was unable to sustain the $850-million debt it acquired when it purchased rival Hollywood Entertainment Corp. in 2005. Court filings show that Movie Gallery has about 2600 stores still open nationwide.
Drug bust nets additional suspect
Published on February 05, 2010 at 07:38AM
(NEPHI) – Detectives arrested an additional suspect Thursday morning in the drug bust operation in Sanpete and Juab Counties bringing the total number of those arrested to 24. Juab County Attorney Jared Eldridge said the drug bust involved all types of illegal drugs. Eldridge said all the suspects appeared in court as the various felony charges of drug distribution were read against them. He said in almost all the cases, the suspects sold drugs to support their own habits. Police reports showed that one of those arrested owned an auto parts store in Nephi and used his business as a location for prescription drug deals. The arrests sent shock waves throughout the communities of Nephi and Ft. Green.